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Welcome to Adulting: Navigating Faith, Friendship, Finances, and the Future
Written by Jonathan JP Pokluda and Kevin McConaghy
Narrated by Jonathan JP Pokluda
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Every day, another Millennial becomes an adult. For many young people, the transition is a bumpy one, fraught with opportunities to make mistakes and bad choices. The clear expectations they had at home or in school are gone, and they may feel unprepared to face what comes next. But sometimes we make it harder than it has to be. Combining entertaining stories from his own experience, insights from the Bible, and compelling evidence from research, "JP" Pokluda lays out a roadmap for how to navigate life as an adult, addressing topics like - friendships and dating - career and money management - interpersonal conflict - controlling anxiety - recovering from addiction - and discovering your purpose on this earth Anyone struggling to find a footing in the world of adult life will welcome this witty, non-patronizing guide.
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Reviews for Welcome to Adulting
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5An honest book on adulthood. Liked it, I highly recommend ??...
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Life changing words with an easy to read and engaging narrative. Thanks for writing JP!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Awesome book about Adulting in life and a great read about what to do.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Must read. Absolutely phenomenal book for 20-30 somethings. Clear, concise, and incredibly helpful.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very applicable to young adults who are finding their way with Jesus through this world.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Love! love! love! love! I think every young adult should read/listen to this book. So relatable and life changing.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5GREAT book for young adults. I’m a recent college grad and soon to be married, and this book resonated with me on every level. I wish more people knew about it!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Loved this book! Definitely needed & answers many of the questions young adults (& even older adults that didn’t get the answers to these questions figured out earlier) have about “adulting” and life after high school or college. Even thinking about using this book for a small group soon.